As the Trojans close in on their second scrimmage of fall camp, an assumed weakness is becoming an obvious strength.

Many national college football publications cite USC's secondary as a potential Achilles-heel for 2006, but that perceived weakness has continually thwarted the Trojan offense's attempts to control the first down chains through the air.

Practicing in shells (pads and shorts), USC's offense finished the week just as it began the week. With another solid day of rushing from Stafon Johnson, C.J. Gable and Michael Coleman, the Trojans' success in the running game hasn't stopped USC's defensive backs from grounding the passing game.